Travel Company and Nonprofit Announce Upcoming Hikes Around the World to End Poverty

HAILEY, Idaho, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Make A Difference (MAD) Now, a nonprofit organization that provides quality education and care to vulnerable youth, and Adventures Within Reach, a travel company offering international treks and cultural tours, have announced a list of upcoming charity hikes for 2018 and 2019 around the world that will raise money for vulnerable children and schools. To learn more about the climbs and upcoming events visit: https://gomadnow.org/get-involved/

The W Circuit of Patagonia, hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Dolomites in Venice. All of the Make A Difference (MAD) hikes have one goal: To help end poverty with quality education.

"Most people in the USA and Europe don't realize how fortunate they are to be able to attend school from a young age. For example, in Tanzania, a child has to purchase mandatory uniforms, their desk and chair, lunch as well as pay for school fees before they can attend school. Add in being an orphan and/or from extreme poverty and the ability to stay in school becomes even more challenging. Raising funds for quality education and care is a great way to help children invest in themselves without creating long-term dependence," states MAD's Founder, Theresa Grant-Narasimhan.

Stephanos Antoniades, a climber that has completed three charity hikes and will be leading his second charity hike in September 2018, first started doing them to lose weight. "I lost 35 lbs. when I started training for my first charity hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2012. Beyond getting fit and feeling better about yourself, it's such a great achievement when you are helping students across the globe achieve their dreams of staying in school so they can pursue a sustainable career."

MAD also offers a Charity Rewards Program for participating in their series of hikes around the globe that eventually offers up to $1,000 discount on future climbs.

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